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This article is about the 2019 adult television series. For the 2006 childrens animated series, see Cake (2006 TV series). For other uses, see Cake (disambiguation).
Cake
GenrePsychedelic
anthology series
animation
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons3
No. of episodes28 (+1 special)
Production
Running time22 minutes
Production companySLAQR
  • FXP
Original release
NetworkFXX
ReleaseSeptember 25, 2019 (2019-09-25) –
present (present)

Cake is an American live-action/animated anthology television series that premiered on FXX on September 25, 2019. The series features a random assortment of short form comedy.

On December 9, 2019, the series was renewed for a second season, which premiered on March 5, 2020.[1][2]

On May 26, 2020, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on July 9, 2020.[3]

Overview

The episodes of the series consists of multiple short subjects, both live action and animated. Each episode contains a season length "anchor" miniseries with various other shorts filling out the remaining time. The first season has been described by the creator as similar in tone to 500 Days of Summer with the second season having a more traditional comedy vibe.[4]

Recurring segments

Live-action

Oh Jerome, No
Considered the "anchor series" of season one [4] and the only one with continuity between episodes. These shorts follow the overly-sensitive Jerome (Mamoudou Athie) as he searches for love. Written and directed by Teddy Blanks and Alex Karpovsky, it is an adaptation and continuation of their 2016 short film of the same name. Features original music by Natalie Prass.
Quarter Life Poetry
An exploration of a young woman's struggles in her social life and professional life. Some of the episodes feature spoken word or musical elements. Written, starring and created by Samantha Jayne. Quarter Life Poetry originated as a collection of short poems Jayne posted on Instagram that were then published as a book in 2016.
Two Pink Doors
A series of vignettes about the happenings in two neighboring residences. Created and directed by Phil Burgers; produced by Abso Lutely Productions.
Shark Lords
The predominant segment in season two documents an extreme sports enthusiast and his support team as they attempt to copulate with a shark. Created by Alex Anfanger and Dan Schimpf. Starring Alex Anfanger, Ditch Davey, Deb Filler, Hayley Magnus, and Rhys Mitchell.
Greetings From Florida
Written and directed by Tyler Falbo.

Animated

Joe Bennett Collection
Directed and animated by Joseph Bennett.
Symphony No. 42
Written, directed and designed by Réka Bucsi, based on the 2014 short film of the same name.
Psychotown
Created by Dave Carter and Nikos Andronicos.
Drifters
Conversations of various aquatic creatures. Directed by Gustaf Lindström.
Tree Secrets
Anthropomorphic trees discuss topics such as psychedelic drugs and cross-dressing. Written, directed and produced by Justin Michael and Harry Chaskin.
Stzap
Directed and animated by Hugo De Faucompret, Pierre Pinon, and Caroline Cherrier.
Talking Cure
Directed by Felipe Di Poi Tamargo.
Walt
Created by Greg Yagolnitzer.

Episodes

Main article: List of Cake (2019 TV series) episodes

Series overview

SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
18[5]September 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)November 13, 2019 (2019-11-13)
210[2]March 5, 2020 (2020-03-05)April 30, 2020 (2020-04-30)
SpecialMay 28, 2020 (2020-05-28)
310[5]July 9, 2020 (2020-07-09)[5]September 3, 2020 (2020-09-03)[5]

Season 1 (2019)

No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
11"Cache Flow"September 25, 2019 (2019-09-25)1010.160[6]

Identity vs. technology.

Featured shorts: "Symphony No. 42", "Quarter Life Poetry: Damn I Love This Friday Night", "Yoo Wana Nowat Iyee Did", "Oh Jerome, No: Toughen Up", "Kittykat96", "Drifters: So Weird", "I'm Fine Thanks", "Stzap: Dead Bird"

Guest stars: Natasha Lyonne, Dreama Walker, Suzanne Cryer, Jimmy Smagula, Mary-Pat Green, Georgina Campbell
22"Inside Out"October 2, 2019 (2019-10-02)1020.110[7]

Outward persona and the struggle within.

Featured shorts: "Joe Bennett Collection: Ice Cream", "Drifters: Metamorphosis", "Symphony No. 42", "Oh Jerome, No: Total Phony", "Tree Secrets: Acid", "Joe Bennett Collection: Balloons", "Beshemoth", "Quarter Life Poetry: Savasana", "Last Man"

Guest stars: David Wain, Suzanne Cryer
33"Self Care"October 9, 2019 (2019-10-09)1030.066[7]

Just say no and feel the yes!

Featured shorts: "Tumble", "Hi Stranger" (by Kirsten Lepore), "Oh Jerome, No: No Problem", "Stzap: DJ Dancer", "Quarter Life Poetry: Surviving the Office", "Haley and Joanna", "Psychotown: Free Association"

Guest stars: Gary Shteyngart, Leanne Shapton, Michael Badalucco
44"Headspace"October 16, 2019 (2019-10-16)1040.091[8]

Inside thoughts meet outside actions.

Featured shorts: "Symphony No. 42", "Daytime Noir", "Oh Jerome, No: Help Needed", "Talking Cure", "Quarter Life Poetry: What Do You Do?", "In Bloom" (by Nick Hakim), "Tree Secrets: Drag"

Guest star: Dasha Nekrasova
55"Surprise Me!"October 23, 2019 (2019-10-23)1050.043[9]

Shock, regret, and awe.

Featured shorts: "Oh Jerome, No: Oh Jero", "Faces", "Quarter Life Poetry: Emailing the Boss", "Two Pink Doors: Military", "Orgesticulanismus", "The Places Where We Live: All The Seconds Before You Swipe"

Guest stars: Natalie Prass, Ilia Volok, Abbi Jacobson (voice)
66"Bullies"October 30, 2019 (2019-10-30)1060.059[10]

When push comes to shove.

Featured shorts: "Block", "Oh Jerome, No: Good Fella", "Joe Bennett Collection: Maskulinity", "Quarter Life Poetry: Groupthink", "Drifters: Top Food Chain", "High Tech Espionage", "Two Pink Doors: Firefighters", "Talking Cure", "Joe Bennett Collection: Park"
77"LOL (Living Out Loud)"November 6, 2019 (2019-11-06)1070.047[11]

The new LOL.

Featured shorts: "Stzap: Banana Checkout", "Quarter Life Poetry: Treating Yourself", "Oh Jerome, No: New Paige (Part 1)", "Death in Space", "Drifters: Why We Are at the Bottom", "Ambulance", "Two Pink Doors: Real Estate", "Tree Secrets: Shower", "Plug & Play"

Guest star: Georgina Campbell
88"Lost and Found"November 13, 2019 (2019-11-13)1080.040[12]

Wherever you go, you are there.

Featured shorts: "Weekend", "Drifters: I Love You", "Oh Jerome, No: New Paige (Part 2)", "Joe Bennett Collection: Slot", "I Need", "Quarter Life Poetry: Planned Parenthood", "Kids"

Guest star: Georgina Campbell

Season 2 (2020)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [13]Original air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
91"Brodeo[14]"March 5, 2020 (2020-03-05)2010.130[15]

Saddle up and bro down.

Featured shorts: "Hound", "Greetings From Florida: Joel's Bday Surprise", "Shark Lords: Kings of the Sea", "Joe Bennett Collection: Jay", "Haley and Joanna", "Cockroach Calisthenics", "Psychotown: Shit Coup", "Symphony No. 42"
102"Gene Therapy[14]"March 5, 2020 (2020-03-05)2020.080[15]

Oversharing is caring.

Featured shorts: "Psychotown: Coffee", "Orgesticulanismus", "Shark Lords: Secrets", "Greetings From Florida: Welcome to the Dreen Team", "Troll: Therapy"

Guest star: Nancy Lenehan
113"Cycle of Life[16]"March 12, 2020 (2020-03-12)2030.114[17]
What goes around comes around.
124"Bait & Switch[18]"March 19, 2020 (2020-03-19)2040.124[19]
Cast offs reel it in.
135"Overboard[20]"March 26, 2020 (2020-03-26)2050.113[21]
All in, over and out.
146"Forbidden Love[23]"April 2, 2020 (2020-04-02)2060.153[24]

Sex, lies and compromise.

Guest star: Finn Wittrock [22], Karen Gillan
157"Confessions"April 9, 2020 (2020-04-09)2070.097[25]
168"Sorry Not Sorry"April 16, 2020 (2020-04-16)2080.068[26]
179"Use It or Lose It"April 23, 2020 (2020-04-23)2090.084[27]
1810"Rebirth"April 30, 2020 (2020-04-30)2100.107[28]

Special (2020)

No.
overall		TitleOriginal air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
19"Thirsty"May 28, 2020 (2020-05-28)101N/A

Season 3 (2020)

No.
overall		No. in
season		Title [13]Original air dateProd.
code		US viewers
(millions)
201"Cos & Effect"July 9, 2020 (2020-07-09)3010.067[29]
212"Swipe Left"July 9, 2020 (2020-07-09)3020.036[30]
223"Mystery Loves Company"July 16, 2020 (2020-07-16)3030.065[31]
234"Face the Music"July 23, 2020 (2020-07-23)3040.082[32]
245"Nine Lives"July 30, 2020 (2020-07-30)3050.060[33]
256TBAAugust 6, 2020 (2020-08-06)306N/A
267TBAAugust 13, 2020 (2020-08-13)307N/A
278TBAAugust 20, 2020 (2020-08-20)308N/A
289TBAAugust 27, 2020 (2020-08-27)309N/A
2910TBASeptember 3, 2020 (2020-09-03)310N/A

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